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Reese’s Peanut Butter Egg Cookies

Oh sweet baby Jesus, these cookies. I am usually a big fan of Reese’s peanut butter cups — but I think there is something extra magical about the egg version. It’s like the ratio of chocolate to peanut butter is better. Something is different about…

Carrot Cookies (Kind of)

Today marks the beginning of my parade of Easter treats! I have these carrot cookies, plus a few other treats to share over the next few weeks. To be honest, I hate carrots. But I love how they are associated with spring and bunnies and all…

Anniversary Peep Brownies

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Peeps! Aren’t these anniversary peeps the cutest things? I love the speckled colors — and the fact that they are vanilla flavored, as opposed to just tasting like stale sugar. I didn’t really know what to do with…

White Chocolate Jelly Bean Cupcakes

Happy first day of spring! It doesn’t feel like spring here in Wisconsin, as it’s still in the 20s. But the green grass and warmer weather will be here before we know it. Hopefully! Jelly beans seem to be a polarizing candy – you either…

Easter Thumbprint Cookies

One of my baking goals has always been to make perfect little thumbprint cookies. These are not those cookies. My cookies always crack – anyone know why? But perfect-looking cookies don’t really matter as long as they taste good. And these definitely did. Apologies that…